Levi & Landon learn to express themselves at Camp Royall and how to advocate for themselves and others – starting with an indoor pool at camp!
The Autism Society of North Carolina improves the lives of individuals with autism, supports their families, and educates communities.
1 in 36 children may be diagnosed with autism nationally
40,000+ individuals and their families receive direct services annually in NC
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Together, we can help individuals with autism build fulfilling lives and contribute to their communities through their unique gifts.
The North Carolina Council on Developmental Disabilities and Meet the Need NC are organizing advocates to attend a Listening Session at the NC Legislative I/DD Caucus meeting on Tuesday, May 14. The I/DD Caucus is working to educate legislators about the needs of the I/DD community, in particular the 17,500+ waiting list for Innovations waivers…
NCGA starts legislative short session; NC Center for Safer Schools issues guidance regarding school Threat Assessment Teams; Tailored Plan Reminders North Carolina General Assembly is back in session. Legislators have returned to Raleigh for the start of the āshortā legislative session that takes place in even numbered years. During this briefer legislative session, lawmakers consider…
Transitions, defined by Webster as āa change or shift from one state, subject, place, etc. to another,ā can be challenging in the best of circumstances. For those on the autism spectrum, transitions are especially difficult. Whether changing activities, moving between places, or transiting through life changes, it is critical for autistic individuals to have the…